Meet the Leadership Class of 2026
Michelle Amirkhanian, Self Employed/Freelance
Kathryn Brown, Monterey Credit Union, Financial Services Officer II
Christy Carico, Crest Ranch Christmas Tree Farm, Assistant Manager
Cari Hill, Lewis Builders, Director of Interior Design
Ryan Keenan, Sotheby’s International Realty, Realtor
Tara Leweling, Sage 71 LLC, Founder and CEO
Bryce Nystrom, Brady West Inc., Project Estimator
Leslie Pinkerton, CHOMP/Montage Health, Outpatient Dietician and Diabetes Educator
Sanil Prasad, InterContinental The Clement Monterey, Director of Revenue Management
John Wilkinson, Freelance Teacher/Musician
About Leadership Carmel
Leadership Carmel, a program of the Carmel Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is dedicated to developing and inspiring community-minded business and civic leaders through service and professional growth. Through a 9-month program, participants gain a behind-the-scenes understanding of regional issues impacting the economy, culminating in a collaborative community legacy project.